Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Thursday, May 7th, 2015
Board votes to proceed with $4M education, exposition facility
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - A five-month fund-raising campaign will begin May 18 to raise $2 million for the 68,500-square-foot Progressive Agriculture Convention and Education Center to be built at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
Mercer County Fair Board members voted Tuesday to proceed with the $4 million expo center. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
As last Saturday afternoon wore on and the National Football League was wrapping up its annual college draft, Eric Lefeld wasn't overly concerned.
While it appeared that the former Coldwater High School and University of Cincinnati football standout was not going be drafted in the later rounds, the likelihood of getting a chance to compete for a professional football job was still a very good possibility. [More]
Obituaries on May 7th, 2015
Portia Jaeleen DeHays, infant daughter of Brad and Jaeleen (Clark) DeHays of Co [More]
Roger Bambauer, 80, New Knoxville, died on May 6, 2015, at his residence.
Arr [More]
Paul Keller, 87, Fort Recovery, died on May 7, 2015, at his home.
Arrangement [More]
Local pictures on May 7th, 2015
Subscriber stories on May 7th, 2015
ST.MARYS - Several nonprofit organizations' leaders are supporting the Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs' bid to become the permanent community action agency for Mercer and Auglaize counties.
CELINA - Big and small Mercer County businesses can hire people with disabilities, Randolph Lewis, executive chair of the United States Disability Hiring Alliance, on Wednesday told about 30 people at Romer's Catering in Celina.
ST. MARYS - A 26-year-old St. Marys man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison for having sex with a 13-year-old girl and attempting to tamper with evidence.
ROCKFORD - The way the game was going, seven innings were not going to be enough for the Shawnee and Parkway softball teams.
Chloe Wohlgamuth tied
Highlights & Insights
The two towns share Grand Lake St. Marys. After Tuesday, Celina and St. Marys are sharing something else - the Western Buckeye League baseball title.
Wednesday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Derek Lange pitched a complete game seven-hitter as St. Henry improved to 15-5 with a 6-1 win over Ansonia in Wednesday afternoon baseball action at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
CELINA - The Celina Merchant Association is seeking artists and apple growers to participate in an inaugural Art, Apples and Ale Affair on Oct. 10.
Rib-eating contest returns this year
   The Mercer County Fairgrounds will again host the annual Ribfest May 15-16.
"We always pray for great weather but there are plenty of buildings